Musical and spoken word performances, including open mic and featured performers, are presented at the Alexandria Museum of Art, promoting the art of spoken word and self-expression, as well as creating opportunities for poets.

Join City Park Players for Bruce Norris’s Clybourne Park to be performed Thursdays through Sundays from July 30 to August 9 at the Hearn Stage of the Kress Theatre. Thursday through Saturday performances begin at 7:30 PM, and Sunday matinees begin at 2:30 PM.

Back To School Concert featuring America's Got Talent Top Ten Finalist (and Cenla native), Taylor Mathews and rising Nashville star, Michelle Willis. To benefit the pediatric arts programs of Arts & Healthcare, Inc. Taylor and Michelle will have CDs available and will sign autographs after the show. A fun event for the whole family.

St Jude Back to School Jamfest

77 Long Leaf Rd

Longleaf, LA

5:00PM - 11:00PM

Join us Saturday, August 1st for the 1st Annual St Jude Back to School JamFest! Held at the Southern Forest Heritage Museum with music from new country artist Brandon Holland and Nashville raising star Erica Nicole Music! It will be an afternoon of fun for the entire family and it's absolutely FREE for everyone!

National Night Out Block Parties

August 4th

Alexandria Garden District

Alexandria, LA

6:00PM - 9:00PM

National Night Out is being held on Tuesday, August 4, 2015, an annual nationwide event designed to strengthen relationships in your neighborhoods, raise crime prevention awareness, and continue relationships with public safety officials and between neighbors.

Visitor Appreciation Day

Alexandria Zoological Park

3016 Masonic Drive

Alexandria, LA

Saturday August 8th

9:00AM - 4:00PM

Admission: Free

Get up, get out, and come play at the Alexandria Zoo on this day filled with music, activities, animals and fun.

Susan G. Komen and Cleco are teaming up to Tee Off for a Cure by hosting the Cleco/Komen Golf Tournament Friday, Sept. 18, 2015. Check-in begins at 10:30 a.m. with a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. The tournament will be held at Oakwing Golf Club.

For those interested in becoming a sponsor or playing in the tournament, please contact Cindy Perdue or Terry Taylor with Cleco at 318-484-7400.